The efficacy and function of water field seven [picture]

I wonder if you have ever heard of Mizuta Seven [Picture]. Water Chestnut [Picture] has great benefits for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about Water Chestnut [Picture].

[Alias] Water dog, water shrimp, bent-headed chicken, black winter leaf, winter leaf seven, Mihewa, old horse, water chicken, water radish, water betel nut

[Source] A plant of the genus Schizocapsa, Dioscorea family (Arachniaceae, Dioscorea family) Schizocapsa plantaginea Hance Tacca plantaginea (Hance) Drenth., with its tubers used as medicine. It can be harvested in all seasons, washed, the roots removed, used fresh or sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling, regulates qi and relieves pain, and stops malaria. Used for sore throat, acute gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection, toothache, chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, irregular menstruation, malaria, and traumatic injuries; used externally to treat sores, swelling, and bleeding from trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-3 qian, decocted in water or ground into powder and swallowed for 3-5 fen. For external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) This product is poisonous. Some patients develop symptoms of poisoning 30 to 60 minutes after taking 5 qian to 1 liang of decoction: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Some patients have a significant increase in alanine aminotransferase after taking it for 3 days (long-term and large-scale use may cause certain damage to the liver), but it slowly returns to normal after stopping the drug. Animal toxicity tests also showed symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, blood in the stool was found. Autopsy of the animals after death revealed congestion of the intestinal mucosa and necrotic foci.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia"

The utilization rate of Radix Notoginseng [Picture] in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high and can be used to treat a variety of diseases. We should eat it after fully understanding the effects and functions of Paddy Field Seven [Picture]. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.